PDDN

Functional Safety Engineer – STPA

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Support safety and reliability of autonomous robotic vehicles.
  • Perform hazard/risk analysis (STPA), define safety requirements, and ensure compliance across product lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into design, development, verification, and validation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or related field
  • 0–3 years in functional safety engineering (robotics, automotive, heavy machinery, or agri-equipment)
  • Hands-on experience with STPA
  • Strong grasp of functional safety standards
  • Risk analysis methods: STPA, FMEA, FTA
  • Knowledge of safety lifecycle processes & integrity levels
  • Analytical & problem-solving skills for safety/compliance issues
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation/reporting abilities
  • Ability to evaluate safety data & conduct risk assessments
  • Leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams
  • Clear communication & presentation skills for leadership, customers, and regulators.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
hazard analysisrisk analysisSTPAFMEAFTAfunctional safety engineeringsafety requirementssafety lifecycle processessafety data evaluationrisk assessments
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdetail-orienteddocumentation skillsreporting abilitiesleadership skillscommunication skillspresentation skills